 The owner, John Lankford, received notice to vacate by October despite serving the community for 47 years. The city's plans for a new complex, funded by a penny sales tax, includes a multi-story building and apartments with commercial space. Lankford is disappointed by the lack of communication and support from city officials and is considering legal action to fight the closure. I'm Stephanie DeLuca. Continuing updates from around the state on the South Carolina Radio Network.